Permanent Secretary to the Scottish Government
Scottish Gaelic: Rùnaire Maireannach Riaghaltas na h-Alba
Incumbent
John-Paul Marks
since 1 January 2022
Scottish Government
Scottish Cabinet
Member ofScottish Cabinet
SeatSt. Andrew's House
AppointerFirst Minister of Scotland
Formation1998
First holderMuir Russell
Salary£165,000-£170,000 per annum[1]
WebsiteScottish Government Permanent Secretary

The Permanent Secretary to the Scottish Government (Scottish Gaelic: Rùnaire Maireannach Riaghaltas na h-Alba) is the most senior civil servant in Scotland who leads more than 7000 staff within the Scottish Government and has oversight of around 125 agencies.[2] The permanent secretary supports the Scottish Government in developing, implementing and communicating its policy agenda. The permanent secretary is the chief official policy adviser to the First Minister of Scotland and acts as secretary during cabinet meetings.[3] The permanent secretary is also responsible for ensuring that the government's money and resources are used effectively and properly. The role is currently occupied by John-Paul Marks, who was appointed in January 2022 by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, with the agreement of the Cabinet Secretary, Simon Case.[4]

History

The role of permanent secretary originally headed the Office of the Permanent Secretary, which was a civil service department of the Scottish Government (at the time styled as the Scottish Executive). The departments that made up the Scottish Executive were abolished in May 2007. Functions are now delivered by over 30 separate directorates.[5]

List of permanent secretaries

See also

References

  1. ↑ https://www.gov.scot/publications/senior-civil-service-pay-march-2022/#_ftn1
  2. ↑ "Permanent Secretary". Scottish Government. Retrieved 2 May 2022.
  3. ↑ Abbi Garton-Crosbie (12 August 2021). "Scottish Government seeks Leslie Evans's replacement as permanent secretary". The National. Retrieved 2 May 2022.
  4. ↑ "New top Scottish civil servant appointed". BBC News. 18 November 2021. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
  5. ↑ "Government structure". Scottish Government. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
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